Nigeria Customs Service Hands Over ₦9.2 Billion Worth of Seized Unregistered and Prohibited Pharmaceuticals to NAFDAC

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has formally handed over 25 containers of seized unregistered and prohibited pharmaceutical products to the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) at the Apapa Port. The seized items, worth over ₦9.2 billion, include a range of illicit products that pose significant threats to public health, consumer safety, and regulatory integrity.



The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, reiterated the NCS's commitment to safeguarding public health through robust enforcement actions. He emphasized that the seizures represent a sophisticated network of criminal enterprises exploiting regulatory gaps to compromise national health security. The CGC highlighted the importance of collaboration between the NCS and NAFDAC in ensuring the safety of the public.

The seized items include counterfeit medications, codeine-based syrups, fake NAFDAC-labelled drugs, expired food items, and cosmetic products. Some of the specific items seized include sexual enhancement drugs, antibiotic injections, pain relief medications, skin lightening creams, and hip and breast enlargement products. The seizures also include expired food products and veterinary medications.

The CGC announced a policy review restricting pharmaceutical imports to only four approved ports: Apapa, Onne, MMIA Lagos, and PTML. He noted that bonded terminals will no longer be allowed to clear pharmaceutical consignments, and that pharmaceutical products must be cleared, duties paid, and inspected at the approved ports. This measure is aimed at enhancing the effective implementation of import controls and preventing the exploitation of regulatory gaps.

The CGC reflected on his recent election as Chairperson of the World Customs Organisation (WCO), describing it as a global recognition of Nigeria's reform trajectory. He extended appreciation to the international community, local stakeholders, and officers and men of the Service for their support and commitment to the reforms.

The handover ceremony marks a significant step in the fight against the importation of unregistered and prohibited pharmaceutical products. The NCS and NAFDAC's joint effort demonstrates their commitment to protecting public health and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The policy review is expected to enhance the effective implementation of import controls and prevent the exploitation of regulatory gaps. With the NCS's continued efforts, Nigeria is poised to strengthen its regulatory framework and ensure a safer environment for its citizens.


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